Often, unless it had intense, successful sales, most agents won't be able to sign you on the sequels. They'd prefer you query them on something new #askagent

I always say 3 months. We have a ton of submissions and then plus client manuscripts, contracts, etc., it can take a while. I welcome writers checking in after 3 months #askagent

I WISH NA was a thing, but many agents/editors shy away from that term. Often, we now say YA w/ adult crossover potential or vice versa. College stories depend on theme, if they deal more with younger themes or more adult ones #askagent

For fiction, not really. I can work with a writer on that. It's more about having a positive social media presence. We will most likely pass if the writer seems to be fighting, bullying, or engaging in problematic things on social media #askagent

If it makes sense to the story/character, I don't have a problem with it. Depends on the agent, I'd assume.

Beginnings are the most edited spots! That being said, if the voice/situation/action isn't engaging or doesn't make sense to overall plot? You might get a pass. #askagent

If the first depends on the others, meaning it can't technically stand alone, I would say it's the first in an intended series. You don't need to mention the sequels and whatnot unless the agent wants to chat further about the story #askagent

I absolutely love fantasy, contemporary, contemporary romance (and paranormal romance and general), historical, MG horror. Those are my big loves =] #askagent

Hm, are some of the POVs older than 18/19? If so, I would state your story contains multiple POVs of varying age ranges. That will clue the agent into the potential reasoning for labeling it adult. #askagent

Depends on the themes/age. If a character is 18/19, most likely YA with adult crossover potential. If older, you're probably falling into Adult w/ YA crossover and should query agents accordingly #askagent

For adult fantasy, in today's market, I often say try for no more than 130k. That's tippy top. Best to shoot for 120k, to be safe as a debut. #askagent

It's never a problem to be done sooner than expected. You should be fine emailing them to ask if it's okay to send the work now rather than later =] #askagent

Many agencies post their openings. Search Publisher's Marketplace job boards, agency websites, sometimes BookJobs.com! For CV, that's tough. Even if you're fresh, a love of lit or maybe a past in it somehow (degree? volunteering? library frequenting? lol) #askagent

It's best to stick to submission guidelines and not try to "fudge" things. If it's super hard to condense, get readers or an editor to really help cut and focus your synopsis #askagent (trust me, I edit synopses. It's possible for Fantasy)

I know the rumors, but I'm still loving fantasy w/ diverse POVs and paranormal/horror with more unknown, non-Western legends. Also Contemporary w/ characters involved in more than school or their parents' business/drama (though I've been proven wrong there before lol) #askagent

Yes! It's great to help agents do their hw and find who you are and if you'll mesh (and to make sure, you know, you aren't a jerk to others online lol).

Platform doesn't matter for fiction as much as nonfiction. We can always work on that. #askagent

Claim they are better than any book you've ever seen. Ignore submission guidelines. Polish/edit first half of story and it falls apart in later half. Act terribly toward others on social media.

Wait, you asked for one thing? 😂 #askagent

hm, does the character age as the story continues? If so, you can just state character name and make it clear the story encompasses a certain number of years. The agent will realize that means adult #askagent

Not necessarily. If they love the story, they should be doing their hw and making sure they ask you those questions. Often, though, we do hope you've already had sensitivity readers if necessary to the story #askagent

I always say 3 months. Gives us time to get through submissions, handle client manuscripts, contracts, and whatnot. Definitely ok with a check in at 3 months (for both agents & editors). #askagent

Give me the three C's - character, conflict, and consequences. I want to know who is the focus, what challenges them/stands in their way, and what is at risk if they fail/succeed in their goal. Often, your hook will go hand in hand with those details! #askagent